2023
DOI: 10.1097/ogx.0000000000001204
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Optimizing Surgical Wound Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Julia R. Salinaro,
Penny S. Jones,
Amelia B. Beatty
et al.

Abstract: Importance Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) accounts for at least half of all open abdominal surgeries performed. Rates of surgical wound complications after open procedures in OB/GYN range from 5% to 35%. Therefore, optimizing management of surgical wound complications has the potential to significantly reduce cost and morbidity. However, guidelines addressing best practices for wound care in OB/GYN are limited. Objective The objectives of this revie… Show more

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“…The patient was at increased risk of SSI because she had a BMI of 35 kg/m 2 , ongoing labour, and an emergency CD. To prevent SSI and sepsis, established perioperative measures including empiric antibiotic prophylaxis are recommended and have been described elsewhere [ 2 , 18 ]. Although the patient received basic care, it did not prevent a severe SSI.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The patient was at increased risk of SSI because she had a BMI of 35 kg/m 2 , ongoing labour, and an emergency CD. To prevent SSI and sepsis, established perioperative measures including empiric antibiotic prophylaxis are recommended and have been described elsewhere [ 2 , 18 ]. Although the patient received basic care, it did not prevent a severe SSI.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%